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Avocado Burger
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Avocado Burger

This juicy Avocado Burger features fresh veggies and melted cheese—everything you need for your next backyard BBQ!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 627kcal
Author Melissa Search

Ingredients

  • 2 avocados
  • 1 large tomato
  • 2 pounds ground beef 80% lean / 20% fat
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Lettuce leaves
  • 4 slices Swiss or pepper jack cheese
  • 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns

Instructions

  • Prepare the avocado by slicing it in half, removing the seed, peeling it, and cutting it into slices.
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  • Slice the tomato into rounds.
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  • Preheat your grill or pan over medium-high heat.
  • Season the ground beef with salt and pepper, then form into four 8-ounce patties, making them slightly larger than the buns. Press a thumbprint into the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.
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  • Grill the patties for about 4 minutes on the first side.
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  • Flip the burgers, add a slice of cheese to each, and place the buns cut-side down on the grill. Continue cooking to your desired doneness, about 2 to 4 additional minutes for medium.
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  • Assemble the burgers by layering lettuce, tomato slices, avocado slices, and the cheese-topped patty on the bottom bun. Cap with the top bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 627kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 1879mg | Potassium: 846mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 378IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 5mg